IPCC investigates circumstances leading up to death of young black man following violent clashes with police in Hackney over incident

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Unverified footage on social media appeared to show at least one police officer attempting to restrain Rashan Charles, 20, on the floor of a shop in east London before he died later in hospital on 22 July.

His death sparked violent clashes with police in Hackney on Friday as demonstrators hurled bottles and fireworks at officers.

In the IPCC statement, the commissioner overseeing the investigation, Cindy Butts, said: “Since the tragic death of Rashan Charles ….there has been much public speculation and anger.